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House minority leader bludgeons Senate over Medicaid plan: ‘Might as well not expand’

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-03-24 21:46:27

SUMMARY: Senate lawmakers proposed a scaled-back expansion plan, which led to dissatisfaction among some House . The Senate version limits expansion to those at 99% of the federal poverty level with a strict 40-hour work requirement, whereas the House bill targeted 138% FPL with a more flexible work . House Minority Leader Robert Johnson criticized the plan for not aiding enough people and potentially facing legal challenges, similar to ongoing litigation against a comparable plan in Georgia. The House plan estimated coverage for 263,000 people, far more than the Senate’s 74,000. Financial implications are a concern, with federal covering 90% of costs under the House bill and the ‘s share funded by a tax on managed care . The Senate plan would cost Mississippi around $26 million annually. Johnson hopes for a compromise that expands coverage without impacting the state budget.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi , , and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In , can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational .

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not a timeline for reopening. Some social comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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